This 1997 Madeira wine year is golden-brown in color and has a pleasant aroma of raisins, dates, honey, orange and coffee. Good acidity and a long finish
Food-pairing
Slightly chilled as an aperitif. They can be served with starters, with smoked fish such as salmon, caviar, olives, dried ham, duck and tasty dry fruits and nuts such as hazelnuts, almonds or nuts.
Grapes: Verdelho 100%
Also known as Gouveio in the rest of Portugal. Is the most widely planted white variety. The style has a light sweetness and is off-dry / medium dry. Planted at altitudes of 400-600, especially in the North, and ripens late. The grape is the main ingredient for Rainwater.
Total destemming, crushing and pressing. Temperature controlled fermentation and interruption by the addition of vinous alcohol 96º after 6 - 7 days.
Aged at least 10 years according to the traditional Canteiro system, in French and American oak barrels of different capacities.
Alcoholcontent
19%
Store & Serve
Always keep a Madeira wine upright.
Madeira's acids are so strong that they attack the cork if the bottle is stored horizontally
Serving: 10-12 °C
Critics & Awards
94/100 - Decanter World Wine Awards Tasted: Jun 2018
Silver Outstanding - International Wine & Spirit Competition, 2018
96/100 - International Wine Challenge, 2018
Silver - International Wine & Spirit Competition, 2017
Gold - Decanter World Wine Awards, 2017
Gold - International Wine Challenge, 2017